NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryPractice
Which is the most stable carbocation among the following?
Options
- AIso-butyl cation
- BTriphenyl methyl cation
- CCyclopropyl methyl cation
- Dt-Butyl cation
Correct answer
B. Triphenyl methyl cation
Step-by-step solution
Here, triphenylmethyl cation is most stable as it is resonance stabilised by three benzene rings